Courage Nigeria is created with the belief that we can through dialogue, education and publicity assist Nigeria government and people come to a better understanding of human sexuality as related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender person. Through same channel, we can empower the Nigerian LGBT community to understand and embrace integrity and with dignity exercise of our sexuality.

THE FREEDOM CENTER FOR PEACE, INTEGRATION AND COURAGEOUS LIVING.

THE center is dedicated to mentoring by nurturing courage, self-affirmation, integration and inner peace for the LGBT African immigrant populations in the United State of America.

MISSION:

• To give courage to the Nigerian LGBT community at home and abroad to stand up for the right to exist as Nigerian citizens despite their sexual orientation.

• To encourage dialogue between family, government and the LGBT community.

• To work for the abrogation of incriminating penal codes and legislations that is against the LGBT in Nigeria.

• To collaborate with other organizations worldwide working for the respect of the right of the LGBT persons and their allies.

• To educate people on the evil of homophobia and homophobia internalized.

• To create a safe environment for the LGBT person in Nigeria, and promote Nigerian image of respect for human right and dignity of her citizens before the international community in matters relating to the right of the LGBT persons.

For some gay immigrants, going home is not an option

Current Events:

• June 12: Milwaukee Pride 2010

• June 28: Chicago Pride 2010